How to Write Anything
2nd Edition
John J. Ruszkiewicz
Jay T. Dolmage
©2012 Bedford/St. Martin’s
ISBN-10: 0-312-67490-2
ISBN-13: 978-0-312-67490-8
How to Write Anything with Readings 2nd Edition
ISBN-10: 0-312-67490-2
ISBN-13: 978-0-312-67490-8
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ISBN-10: 0-312-67490-2 | ISBN-13: 978-0-312-67490-8
How to Write Anything with Readings 2nd Ed.
ISBN-10: 0-312-67490-2 | ISBN-13: 978-0-312-67490-8
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WHY YOU NEED IT
1. It is required
for this course
You will have assigned
homework and we will test
from material found in this
book.
2. It will help you get a
better grade. Period.
This book includes:
 Focused advice for writing
common academic and realworld genres
 “How To” Visual Tutorials
 Readings
 Professional models and
student writing
 Study tools
Student Activity:
How do you start writing?
1. Write down a response to this question:
How do you start writing? Think back to the last thing
you wrote or how you approach writing in general.
What do you do to get started?
2. Tell the class how you start writing.
3. Answer this question:
How is your process different when you write something
for school versus an email to your boss? Why? How
might they be similar?
Student Activity:
Key Points
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There isn’t just one writing process—it’s different
for everyone in different situations.
What kind of writing strategies work best for you?
The best process, materials, and tools can change
depending on the project.
How to Write Anything 2nd Edition can help you
with any writing process, any genre, anywhere.
How to use the book
How to use the book
Get access to free
online study tools
• Checklists for
writing different
genres
• Links to more
models
• 5 free videos of real
writers
• 3 free tutorials
• Research and
Documentation
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